Zens Teatime 展厅 by Jiayao Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 金奖 in 室内空间与展览设计 Competition Category.

金室内· 2020

Zens Teatime 展厅

by Jiayao Huang

Client: Ici Architecture

A' Design Award 金奖 Winner in 室内 Category

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The Design

About Zens Teatime 展厅

Zens Teatime是一个专为茶相关产品展示而设计的展厅。设计汲取东亚建筑元素，运用天然材料、空间序列以及光影效果。参观者可以自由进入，坐下休憩、品茶，同时体验展示的产品。主体框架由方形铁材构建，墙体则由九千根预制竹竿组成，通过可拼装插接的构件与框架连接。所有材料均可回收利用，因此展厅可以被拆卸并在其他地点重新搭建。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金奖

Zens Teatime 展厅是 A' Design Award 金奖得主，这是授予一流、绝妙而杰出设计的极为崇高的认可。金奖得主是极具创新、极富远见且璀璨夺目的创作，反映出其设计师的天才、智慧与才干。预计Zens Teatime 展厅将成为一项备受赞誉、引领潮流、气势恢宏的发明，带来前所未有的价值。这件赢得 A' Design Award 金奖的设计是一个壮观而受人敬重的项目，极大地造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Zens Teatime 展厅激起强烈的渴望，唤起激情，鼓励创造力，令我们着迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The design of this showroom is rooted in the elements extracted from oriental architecture. It presents tea drinking spaces that can arouse people's emotional connectivity by using natural materials, spatial sequence, light and shadow. Visitors can experience ZENS’ products by sitting down to rest and drink tea. The whole design conveys the concept of the brand: poetic lifestyle, sustainable values, adding modern elements while preserving traditions to maintain cultural diversity.
Dimensions & Packaging: plan： 12000mmx8000mm
height： 5000mm
Production Technology: Hot square iron is applied for the establishment of the main structural framework. The bamboo pole of primary color after the special treatment is applied as the material for the wall. The components which can be put together and inserted are utilized for the active connections of the nine thousand pre-made bamboo poles and the metal framework. All the materials can be recycled for the convenience of reconstruction eleswhere after the dismantlement.
Design Challenge: As this project needs to be presented in different countries, there is a very high requirement for the technical treatment of natural materials, the convenience of establishment and the repeatability of establishment with the consideration of elements such as regional climate difference, insect prevention and fire resistance etc. In addition, only two months of time are provided for the design to the international transportation and establishment of the materials.
Research: To highlight the exhibits and nature of the design, the designer did not contribute excessive decorations. Instead the original color, texture and shape of the materials are preserved as much as possible. With the delicately designed light, the unique surface texture and lighting effect are presented，which adds emotions to the space.
Inspiration: ZENS is a brand originated from the east, it promotes the poetical life to the world. Starting from the concept of brand, the designer brings the natural aesthetics from the east to those who crave for the approach to life and themselves.
On the aspect of function, the designer and the entrusting part have reached a consensus: the exhibition of the products is integrated with the dimensional atmosphere and scene that are consistent with the concept of the products to bring the immersive experience to the visitors who can use the products free at will.
Project Duration: This project was started for the design in Guangzhou, China in October, 2018. It was completed with the establishment in Paris, France in January, 2019 and had been exhibited for three days on MAISON & OBJET PARIS. After that it was exhibited in many other countries and regions.
Operation Flow: The designer hopes to provide an open approachable space for the visitors to enter,watch and sit down free at will. They may also have an interaction with the passer-bys through the viewing frame. The architectural symbols with the sense of the east bring people into the poetical scene. The warm and natural materials have become the leisurely keynote of the space. While the life-like soft light and shadow enhances the sense of spirit in the space.
Team Members: Jiayao Huang
Daifei CHE
Wang LEI
Qiulong YE
Wenwei CAI